Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called on the international community to protect Palestinians against the blatant and illegal use of force and flagrant violations of human rights by Israel.
Addressing the virtual open-ended emergency meeting of the OIC Executive Committee hosted by Saudi Arabia, he asked the world community to urgently intervene to stop Israeli atrocities against civilian population in Gaza.
The Minister said the bombardment in Gaza must be stopped immediately. He said Israel’s crimes against humanity should not escape accountability and there should be no impunity for Israel’s violation of international law, including the 4th Geneva Convention and the various human rights treaties.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi further said the Muslim Ummah must exhibit strong solidarity and support for their Palestinian brothers and sisters.
He reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to remain ready to join hands with other OIC countries in any move to stop the ongoing bloodshed, and restore human dignity and human rights of the Palestinian people in the occupied territories.
The Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s abiding support for the Palestinian people in their just struggle to secure legitimate rights, particularly their inalienable right to self-determination.